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Become A Traffic Flagger in Seattle

Flaggers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of construction workers, motorists, and pedestrians near work zones.

As a flagger, you’ll be on the front lines of traffic control, ensuring everyone on or near the road stays safe. It’s a job that requires excellent communication skills, a keen sense of awareness, and a passion for keeping people safe. Flaggers are responsible for directing traffic around work zones using stop/slow signs, monitoring traffic flow, ensuring that vehicles follow speed limits, and communicating with other members of the team via hand signals or two-way radios. Flaggers are also responsible for keeping people safe in work zones by making sure that construction workers and pedestrians follow safety protocols.

At Preferred Traffic Control, we are invested in your success and dedicated to supporting our team members as they advance their careers. We provide training for the Washington State Flagger Certification, including paying for the 1-day class and compensating for time in the class.

Joining our team means opening doors to growth and opportunity. Our flaggers have the chance to progress their careers and work towards becoming a Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS). As a TCS, you will lead our construction projects and manage the safety of our workers and the general public. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn and grow with us.

Primary Flagger Job Duties:

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Control traffic at designated areas, signaling with flags, and using hand gestures.
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Ensure the safety of pedestrians and workers on construction sites by maintaining a safe distance between vehicles and pedestrians.
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Monitor traffic to identify potential hazards, including speeders and reckless drivers, and communicate with other flaggers and supervisors to mitigate these hazards.
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Direct vehicles through construction sites, detours, and work zones, while communicating with other flaggers to ensure smooth traffic flow.
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Follow established safety protocols and guidelines to ensure the safety of all individuals in the work zone.
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Provide traffic-related information to drivers and pedestrians, including detours, delays, and road closures.
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Respond promptly to emergencies and accidents, providing assistance and directing traffic around the accident site.
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Maintain accurate records of traffic incidents and job duties performed.
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Maintain flagging equipment, including flags and other signaling devices, to ensure that they are in good working order.
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Setup, maintain and break down work zones while adhering to customer, government, and company regulations.
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Adhere to organization and state guidelines for efficient and safe work zones.
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Make safety a top priority during all job tasks.
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Offer outstanding customer service, including timely arrivals and appropriately handled work zones.
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Additional responsibilities may apply

Overall, the role of a Traffic Control Flagger requires focus, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety at all times. By directing traffic and keeping everyone safe on the road, Flaggers play an essential role in any construction project.

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